Abstract
Recently, organization and leadership studies have started to apply a biomimetics perspective. This paper reviews some of these studies and proposes to transcend Western canons of academia focusing on the knowledge and spirituality of Indigenous peoples. Indigenous communities around the world have been implementing biomimetic approaches for thousands of years from which we can learn to deepen the investigation of biomimetics. Finally, the review concludes by proposing a holistic approach of spiritual leadership that connects people and nature to create more sustainable and equitable organizations.
Presenters
Antonio Jimenez LuqueAssistant Professor, Department of Leadership Studies, University of San Diego, California, United States
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
2022 Special Focus—Organizational Memetics: Nature-Centered Perspectives on Organizations
KEYWORDS
LEADERSHIP, ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE, BIOMIMETICS, SPIRITUALITY, INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE
